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Thanks to Public Outrage, Costa Rica Halts Any Further Hammerhead Exports
The Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR) warned that since September 2014, there have been deficiencies by the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) in granting permits for the export, import and re-export of protected species included in the...
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Chile’s Villarrica Erupts, Over 3,000 to be Evacuated
The Villarrica volcano in southern Chile and one of the busiest in the country, erupted this morning, creating spectacular lava shows and requiring evacuation in the surrounding areas.The succession of orange explosions in from the crater lit up the clear...
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Costa Rican Scientists Discover 15 Meter Molten Crack in the Turrialba Volcano Crater
The 3,200 meter-high Turrialba volcano continues to increase its temperature, amazing visitors and scientist with its eruptive force and stunning show of colors and activity.The first symptoms of its awakening included earthquakes accompanied by eruptions of steam and ash in...
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Costa Rica Environmentalists Outraged at Permits Allowing Hammerhead Shark Fins to be Exported
Costa Rica's INCOPESCA and System for Conservation Areas (SINAC), has given permission for the export of hammerhead fins, a protected shark species.One of these permits (number 1,118) was given to the company Smalley Development SA to export these fins...
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MINAE, SENASA, and the Humane Society International Join Forces to Push Animal Rights Initiatives in Costa Rica
The National Animal Health Service (SENASA) and the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MINAE) of Costa Rica have joined forces with the Humane Society International (HSI)/Latin America to support animal welfare programs in the country.Both institutions signed agreements to...
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Costa Rica Will Have Hydrogen Powered Cars in the Country by 2018
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Within three years, the Costa Rican company Purdy Motor will bring the first hydrogen operated vehicles into the country to replace of petroleum-based fuels.The general manager of Purdy Motor, Javier Quiros, commented Wednesday...
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Brutalized Anteater Saved by Costa Rican Firefighters
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - A wounded anteater was rescued by firefighters in Cariari, Pococí who answered the call from a neighbor and found the animal had been cut with a machete in various parts of its body.Immediately...
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Costa Rica Moves Forward With Plans to Use Burned Trash for a Waste-to-Energy Recycling Program
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - A regulation for solid waste management by municipalities will be published in March, allowing local Costa Rica governments to generate waste energy, also known as waste-to-energy or energy-from-waste.This type of electricity generation uses burned trash...
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Costa Rican Toucan Gets New Lease on Life Thanks to 3-D Printing
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - In January, a hurt toucan named Grecia who lost the upper half of his beak, got the compassion and sympathy of all of Costa Rica. A campaign was initiated.After the bird was attacked by...
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Costa Rica Seeks $302.9 Million for Renewable Energy Advancements and Border Crossing Modernizations
The Costa Rica News (TCRN) - Costa Rica will work on the modernization of its border crossings and boost renewable energy in 2015. To accomplish this, the country has requested $302.9 million from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), reported an...
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Filling Beaches With Awnings Without Control Affects the Tourist Experience”, state Costa Rican Tourism Authorities
The uncontrolled proliferation of chairs, awnings and massage tables on the beaches of Costa Rica threatens free circulation and...